<p align="center"><strong>La Salle Academy, Lithgow</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>A Co-educational school years 7-12<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/1040/ProviderAsset/scribble/a0e4e39d-6fb7-4862-90ff-5bf16f2e965a.jpg" width="120" height="168"></strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> <p><strong>Teacher - English</strong><br><strong>Full-time Permanent Position</strong><br><strong>Commencing&nbsp; 28 January 2022</strong></p> <p>La Salle Academy&nbsp;is part of the Diocese of Bathurst, in the Parish of&nbsp;St Patrick’s, Lithgow. Our school is on the eastern edge of Wiradjuri country, with staff and students honouring this heritage in our community.</p> <p>Secondary Classroom Teacher with the ability to teach up to Stage 6 English.</p> <p>Applications are invited from the above position from qualified and innovative educators who demonstrate a sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic education and possess appropriate teaching qualifications.</p> <p><strong>Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation</div> </li> <li> <div>Experience and proven record in effective classroom learning and teaching</div> </li> <li> <div>Advanced understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices</div> </li> <li> <div>A proven ability to differentiate the learning to meet the needs of all students</div> </li> <li> <div>Excellent communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability</div> </li> <li> <div>The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding</div> </li> <li> <div>Characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the school both in their professional and personal life&nbsp;</div> </li> <li> <div>Capacity to create safe and supportive learning environments for students</div> </li> <li> <div>Effective management of student discipline and related matters</div> </li> </ul> <p>A valid <em>Working with Children Check Number</em> is required for this position and must be provided at the time of application. To obtain a <em>Working with Children Check Number</em> visit www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au or call<tcxspan tcxhref="0292867219" title="Call (02) 9286 7219. via 3CX"> (02) 9286 7219.</tcxspan></p> <p>Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on<tcxspan tcxhref="0263545100" title="Call 02 6354 5100 via 3CX"> 02 6354 5100</tcxspan></p> <p>Applications are to include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and CEDB application with supporting documentation and the names of three professional referees including most recent Principal/Employer or Final Internship/Practicum Supervisor (for beginning teachers) Parish Priest, or other significant person (for leadership role, School Principal positions) and a Professional referee.</p> <p><strong>Applications close: 25 </strong><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>January</strong></span><strong>&nbsp;at 11.59PM</strong></p> <p align="center"><em>Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening</em></p> <p align="center"><em>Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer</em><em>.</em></p>